Almond Danish Puff Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Danish Puff

• 2-3 tablespoons (1/4- 1/3 stick) softened unsalted butter
• All Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoons ice water + 1 cup water
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Warm Water
• Sliced Almonds

How to Make Almond Danish Puff

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, cut 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter into 1 cup all-purpose flour using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture.
4. Mix gently with a fork until the dough just comes together.
5. Gather the pastry into a ball, divide it in half, and pat each half into a 12x3-inch rectangle.
6. Place the rectangles about 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
7. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and 1 cup water to a rolling boil.
8. Remove from heat and quickly stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
9. Stir vigorously over low heat for about 1 minute, or until a smooth ball forms.
10. Remove from heat and beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
11. Spread half of the almond topping over each rectangle of pastry dough.
12. Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
13. Remove from the baking sheet and let cool completely on a wire rack.
14. While the puffs cool, prepare the almond glaze (see below).
15. Once the puffs are completely cool, spread the glaze evenly over the tops.
16. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
17. Enjoy your homemade Almond Danish Puffs!